Definition of "obtain" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive) To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

   • obtain permission
   • obtain information
   • difficult to obtain
   • Applicants must obtain a permit before construction.
   • We obtained accurate data from the survey.

2. (intransitive, obsolete) To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.

3. (intransitive, obsolete) To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.

4. (transitive, obsolete) To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.

5. (intransitive, philosophy) To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.